Humble Hunt's Services, LLC
9188 W County Line Rd, Camby, IN 46113
5.041
“Great experience using Humble Hunt Services for tree removal. It was a very large tree and very close to two houses. Every call, every question…”
David · 3 months ago · Google
Is tent caterpillars a problem in Indiana?
Answered for Mooresville, Morgan County.
Every spring on the wild cherry that seeds itself into Indiana fence lines. In Mooresville, the 1950s-60s core carries trees that are now 65-70 years old — full-size shade trees planted with the houses, well over the rooflines and into the primary conductors. Because the town's code contains no tree chapter and no approved-species list, plantings were never steered toward or away from any species, and ash is gone to emerald ash borer as everywhere in central Indiana. Cosmetic on an established tree.
Mooresville's canopy and what's at risk
The 1950s-60s core carries trees that are now 65-70 years old — full-size shade trees planted with the houses, well over the rooflines and into the primary conductors. Because the town's code contains no tree chapter and no approved-species list, plantings were never steered toward or away from any species, and ash is gone to emerald ash borer as everywhere in central Indiana.
What to look for
Silk tents in branch forks in spring, with caterpillars massed inside.
Whether the tree can be saved
Cosmetic on an established tree. The tents look far worse than the damage is, and the tree refoliates.
Timing in Morgan County
Remove tents by hand in early morning while the caterpillars are inside. Do not burn them out — people set trees alight doing this every year.
Crews near Mooresville
Sorted by distanceAndy's Tree & Landscape
7532 Brattle Dr, Camby, IN 46113
4.9100
“Andy and his crew member did not disappoint. They did an exceptional job cutting down my tree and also provided additional services on another. They…”
Susan McAllister · 3 months ago · Google
D & S Tree Service, LLC of Mooresville & Greencastle
7701 S County Rd 375 E, Mooresville, IN 46158
5.025
“We used D&S twice now, and we love them. Owner comes out himself to do estimates, he's always on time, Friendly and informative. Then, before he…”
Jennifer Spencer · 2 years ago · Google
OLIVOS TREE SERVICES PLUS LANDSCAPING LLC
278 N East St, Plainfield, IN 46168
5.030
“I had an excellent experience with Olivos Tree Services Plus Landscaping LLC! They cleared several trees in my backyard that were close to power…”
Alyssa Wiegand · 5 months ago · Google
Hair Cuts For Trees LLC
4141 W Southport Rd Lot 10, Indianapolis, IN 46217
5.049
“I highly recommend Hair Cuts For Trees! Sebastian and his crew were promptly on-site the next day after I called him. His pricing was very…”
P Ellis · 4 years ago · Google
Sharper Image Tree Service
4883 Gibbs Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168
5.0298
“If you’re looking for a reliable and efficient tree service, Sharper Image Tree Service truly stands out. From the moment I reached out, their team…”
Sammy Smith · 4 months ago · Google
Distance measured from Mooresville.
Same question, nearby towns
- Is tent caterpillars a problem in Indiana? — Camby→
- Is tent caterpillars a problem in Indiana? — Plainfield→
- Is tent caterpillars a problem in Indiana? — Avon→
- Is tent caterpillars a problem in Indiana? — Bargersville→
- Is tent caterpillars a problem in Indiana? — Martinsville→
- Is tent caterpillars a problem in Indiana? — Danville→
- The general answer→